A federal judge approved a motion by several groups to intervene in a lawsuit filed by seed companies.
Neighbor Islands
Posted inEnvironment, GMOs, Maui
Maui Residents Want to Let Voters Decide on GMO Ban
While Hawaii lawmakers debate regulating genetic engineering, citizens push for a county ballot initiative.
Posted inEnergy, Maui
Plans for Oahu-Maui Grid Connection Raise Questions About Lanai
Castle & Cooke is still hoping to build a wind farm on Lanai.
Posted inEnvironment, GMOs, Maui, Pesticides
Maui May Become Hawaii’s Next Battlefield Over GMOs and Pesticides
A county council bill echoes Kauai’s biotech and pesticide disclosure law.
Posted inDevelopment, Kauaʻi
Governor’s Nominee to Board of Land and Natural Resources Draws Criticism
Critics say choosing the manager of a company with a contested development project would send wrong message.
Posted inBig Island, Elections, Uncategorized
Hawaii County: Kenoi Narrowly Beats Kim In Mayor’s Race
Incumbent Hawaii County mayor slips past challenger; statewide ballot measures draw attention.
Posted inBig Island, Hawaiʻi
State Officials Will Oversee Voting On Nov. 6 In Hawaii County
State wants to avoid problems like those during the primary.
Posted inCivil Beat Poll (All), Energy, Maui
Civil Beat Poll – Hawaii Wants Undersea Cable
Electricity-hungry Honolulu backs proposal most strongly.
Posted inBig Island, Hawaiʻi
Hawaii County Council Passes Ban on Plastic Bags
Honolulu is last-remaining county without a prohibition on plastic bags.